Event Overview
Net Zero Nations Projects Conference | London
We are proud to present the 4th Annual Net Zero Nations Projects Conference, a flagship UK-wide event focused on accelerating public–private collaboration to deliver net-zero projects at scale.
Taking place in London, the conference is designed to support public–private partnerships that enable the decarbonisation of government assets, estates, housing, transport and infrastructure across the UK. While the programme reflects UK-wide policy, regulation and funding, the majority of projects represented are being delivered through national departments, agencies and public bodies operating across England.
As policy, funding and regulation move decisively from strategy into delivery, this conference provides a vital platform to turn ambition into funded, compliant and deliverable projects over the next 0–18 months.
This is not a trade fair or exhibition-led event.
It is a curated, delivery-focused conference built around real projects, real funding and real outcomes.
Why This Event Matters in 2026
The UK is now entering a decisive delivery phase for net-zero, with policy, funding and regulation combining to create one of the most active pipelines of public-sector projects seen in decades.
This is no longer about future ambition. It is about funded programmes, defined standards and immediate delivery requirements across housing, buildings and infrastructure.
The Draft London Plan:
The Draft London Plan is the Mayor of London’s proposed new spatial development strategy for Greater London. Published on 16 July 2026, it sets the strategic planning framework for how the capital should grow and develop over the next 20–25 years, bringing together housing, jobs, transport, utilities, public services, land use and the environment. Its central principle is “Good Growth”: growth that is economically productive, socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable.
The draft plans for 558,000 new homes between 2027/28 and 2036/37, alongside affordable housing and the infrastructure required to support both new and existing communities.
Key areas with direct implications for public-sector project delivery include:
• Higher levels of energy efficiency and lower energy consumption
• Low-cost, low-carbon heat and coordination with heat networks
• Whole-life carbon assessment, circular economy principles and the reuse of existing structures
• Climate resilience, including overheating, flood risk and sustainable drainage
• Green infrastructure, biodiversity, air quality and healthy streets
• Utilities capacity and growth linked to walking, cycling and public transport
For London boroughs, housing providers, public bodies and their supply chains, the draft signals the direction of future planning requirements and project pipelines. If adopted, it will influence local plans, development decisions, estate strategies, retrofit-versus-rebuild choices, project specifications, procurement briefs and investment priorities.
The Draft London Plan remains under statutory consultation until 5pm on 15 October 2026, ahead of an Examination in Public during 2027 and planned adoption in early 2028.
The £15bn Warm Homes Plan:
The Government’s £15 billion Warm Homes Plan represents the largest home upgrade programme in British history, designed to upgrade millions of homes, reduce energy bills, tackle fuel poverty and accelerate decarbonisation.
Key funding streams driving immediate project delivery include:
£5bn for low-income home upgrades, including insulation, heat pumps, solar and batteries
£2.7bn through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, including grants of up to £7,500 per heat pump
£2bn in low-cost loan support to remove upfront cost barriers
£1.1bn for heat networks, including large-scale heat pumps and low-carbon heat sources
£2.7bn via the Warm Homes Fund for innovative finance such as green mortgages
£1.5bn in additional warm homes-related programmes
These are live funding pipelines, creating immediate demand for deployable solutions across public-sector housing, estates and infrastructure.
EPC Reform and the Home Energy Model:
Evolving reforms to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), with implementation timelines now shifting beyond 2026, represent a fundamental shift in how buildings are assessed, prioritised and upgraded.
Reforms include:
Introduction of the Home Energy Model (HEM) to replace SAP
Multiple performance metrics covering energy cost, carbon emissions and heat demand
Greater emphasis on measured, real-world performance rather than modelled assumptions
Stronger links between compliance, funding access and investment decisions
While implementation timelines are evolving, public-sector organisations are already planning and delivering projects now to prepare for more stringent, performance-based requirements.
This is driving demand for credible, scalable and performance-proven solutions across large and complex estates.
The Future Homes Standard:
The Future Homes Standard, expected from 2027, will directly shape public-sector housing delivery and regeneration programmes, with full requirements including the removal of gas connections and mandatory solar deployment coming into effect from 2028.
Key requirements include:
Low-carbon heating as standard, including heat pumps and heat networks
No new homes connected to the gas network
Solar PV deployment as standard, typically covering a significant proportion of the roof space
Higher fabric efficiency standards and improved building performance
Stronger focus on long-term operational outcomes
These changes are already influencing design, procurement and delivery decisions today, particularly across housing providers, local authorities and large-scale development programmes.
A Clear Direction of Travel
Across the UK, the direction is now firmly established:
Electrification of heat and transport
Large-scale retrofit of existing buildings
Expansion of on-site generation and decentralised energy systems
Greater accountability for measured performance and carbon outcomes
For organisations operating in this space, the question is no longer if change is coming, but how quickly projects can be delivered and at what scale.
This conference sits at the centre of that transition, connecting those responsible for delivering projects with those providing the solutions to make them happen.
Who Attends?
Public Sector Delegates
Attendance is limited to pre-qualified senior decision-makers directly accountable for project delivery, including:
Local authorities and combined authorities
Central government departments and agencies
NHS estates and healthcare infrastructure teams
Housing associations and social housing providers
Universities, colleges and education estates
Transport bodies, infrastructure owners and operators
All delegates are responsible for live or imminent projects, typically within a 0–18-month delivery window.
Private Sector Participants
Participation is curated and selective, limited to organisations that can credibly support public sector decarbonisation, including:
Building decarbonisation and retrofit specialists
Low-carbon heat, heat networks and energy systems providers
Digital buildings, controls, monitoring and optimisation platforms
EV charging, transport and infrastructure solution providers
Finance, funding and programme delivery organisations
This ensures relevance for delegates and meaningful engagement for partners.
Conference Programme Themes:
Session 1:
Decarbonising Cities, Regions and the Built Environment
This session focuses on building decarbonisation across domestic, commercial and industrial assets, from individual buildings to estate-wide and city-scale programmes.
Key areas include:
Estate-wide decarbonisation planning and delivery
Domestic, commercial and industrial building retrofit
Smart cities, smart estates and building optimisation
Energy efficiency, fabric performance and measured outcomes
Decentralised energy systems, including heat networks and district heating
Low-carbon heat, renewable energy and energy storage
Funding alignment, compliance and long-term operational performance
Session 2:
Net Zero Transport, Infrastructure and Mobility
This session addresses the decarbonisation of transport systems and operational infrastructure, where delivery timelines are accelerating rapidly.
Focus areas include:
Fleet electrification across cars, vans, buses, HGVs and specialist vehicles
EV charging infrastructure for depots, estates and public-facing assets
Energy systems supporting transport electrification
Grid capacity, on-site generation and storage
Low-carbon fuels and transitional solutions
Infrastructure planning for ports, airports, rail and logistics hubs
Funding, procurement and delivery models aligned with national targets
Session 3:
Overcoming Design, Construction and Retrofit Challenges with Innovative Decarbonisation Technologies
This session tackles the practical challenges of delivering net-zero projects across existing and new-build assets.
Topics include:
Retrofit-first strategies for existing estates
Closing the performance gap between design and operation
Alignment with evolving EPC Reform and delivery risk: Low-carbon heat integration in complex buildings
Modern methods of construction and retrofit at scale
Digital design, modelling, controls and performance monitoring
Technologies that deliver repeatable, fundable outcomes
Why Attend
1. Forge Strategic Public–Private Partnerships
A proven platform for forming partnerships between public sector project owners and delivery-ready private sector partners.
2. Discover Market-Ready Solutions
All solutions showcased are deployable now and aligned with current policy and funding priorities.
3. Overcome Barriers to Delivery
Address procurement, funding alignment, supply-chain capacity, performance risk and estate-wide delivery challenges.
4. Accelerate Project Delivery
Learn from real case studies focused on reducing cost, risk and delivery time.
5. Lead the UK’s Net Zero Transition
Support national objectives to cut emissions, reduce bills, tackle fuel poverty and deliver legally binding net-zero commitments.
A Curated Event Model That Delivers Results
This is a curated, not crowded conference designed for quality engagement:
Pre-qualified public sector project owners
A limited, relevant group of private sector partners
Controlled speaking opportunities to maintain content quality
High-value conversations with decision-makers accountable for delivery
Join Us
If you are responsible for delivering, funding or enabling net-zero projects across public-sector estates, housing, transport or infrastructure, the Net Zero Nations Projects Conference is where policy becomes projects and projects become delivery.